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19 Holst Way, Lucas VIC 3350

For saleHouse for Sale

$659,000–$690,000

For sale

Asking range

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

391 m²

Land

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Districts View

Given the $659,000–$690,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $659,000–$690,000(Listing record · 25 Aug 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 2% above the Lucas median recorded sale ($646,000, n=111, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Lucas's advertised median rent ($512/wk), implied gross yield would be 4.04% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.

Price evidence

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$659,000–$690,000

Asking range · $1,685/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Lucas at a glance

4,661

People

$646,000

Median sale

$512/wk

Median rent

4.12%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Lucas report →

Vs Lucas

+2.0%

Median sale

Suburb $646,000

-0.08 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.12%

Suburb median $646,000 from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$659,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$34,610
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,646
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$698,956

$39,956 on top of the price (6.1% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Lucas's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
2.54%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-17,529
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.49
Annual rent
$26,624
Operating expenses
$9,885
Loan amount
$527,200
Annual interest
$34,268
Gross yield
4.04%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.

Site

Terrain

Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.

Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.

Flood, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$659,000–$690,000available25 Aug 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $512/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Verdict

What this means for this property

Districts view

Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.

Detail

The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”

Read more

Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.

The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.

Evidence

What is known for this property

Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Lucas in one glance

Lucas at a glance

4,661

People

$646,000

Median sale

$512/wk

Median rent

4.12%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Lucas report →

Keep researching

  • Why Lucas? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Lucas →
  • Other records on Holst Way →

Listing material

Listed by Goldfish Real Estate

Contemporary Four - Bedroom House For Sale in Lucas I Modern Elegance Meets Prime Position

Beautifully balancing contemporary style with everyday practicality, this near-new residence has been thoughtfully designed to deliver effortless, low-maintenance living without compromising on space or comfort. Light-filled interiors, quality finishes and a functional floorplan create a home perfectly suited to families, first home buyers, downsizers and investors, all within easy reach of schools, shopping, parklands and the Ballarat Western Freeway.

A HOME DESIGNED FOR MODERN LIVING:

From the moment you arrive, the striking brick veneer facade, and manicured synthetic lawn set the tone for what's inside. A welcoming front porch leads through to an entry that immediately opens up the home's well - planned layout, with a double lock-up garage offering direct internal access for everyday convenience and security.

Read the full description

Just off the entry, the living area provides a flexible space for a kids' retreat, media room, or quiet sitting room, giving the household extra room to spread out. Alonside the living room, the master suite is tucked away at the front of the home for privacy, offering a walk-in robe and a private ensuite, a genuine parents' retreat away from the everyday hustle.

Moving through the home, a well-equipped laundry leads into the show-stopping kitchen. The kitchen is a genuine highlight, featuring a sleek stone benchtop island, a stylish herringbone tiled splashback, 900mm stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, and ample soft-close cabinetry, all wrapped in a sophisticated dark cabinetry palette that feels both warm and on-trend.

The remaining three bedrooms, each fitted with built-in robes, are grouped together at the rear of the home alongside a beautifully appointed central bathroom, fitted with a freestanding-style bathtub, a semi-frameless glass shower, a stone-topped vanity, and a separate toilet for busy mornings, an ideal, family-friendly zone that keeps everyone's space close but private.

Nearby, a third living zone and handy study nook offer further flexible space, ideal for a home office or additional lounge area.

At the back of the home, the open-plan meals and living area anchors the household, flowing seamlessly through sliding doors to the covered alfresco, perfect for year-round entertaining, barbecues, and relaxed family evenings.

OUTDOOR LIVING & LOW MAINTENANCE APPEAL:

The fully fenced backyard is finished with premium synthetic turf, giving you a lush, green outlook without the ongoing maintenance, ideal for pets, kids, or busy professionals who want more weekend downtime and less time behind a mower.

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:

Lucas is one of Ballarat's fastest-growing and most masterplanned communities. This vibrant suburb has been thoughtfully designed around lifestyle, connectivity, and community, making it a magnet for young families, professionals, and savvy investors. Location highlights include:

Award-winning master-planned community with parklands, playgrounds and open green spaces thoughtfully woven throughout the estate

Coltman Plaza Shopping Centre – approximately 5 minutes away, offering supermarkets, cafés, medical and health services, and everyday retail

Excellent schooling options - Lucas Primary School, Siena Primary School, and Ballarat High School

Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail – just minutes from home, providing a picturesque setting for walking, jogging and cycling

Western Freeway – approximately 6 minutes away, providing convenient connectivity towards Melbourne and surrounding areas

Ballarat CBD – approximately 10–12 minutes away, placing major shopping, dining, business and entertainment within easy reach

Whether you're chasing your first home, more space for a growing family, or a strong-performing investment in a suburb with proven buyer demand, 19 Holst Way, Lucas ticks every box. Quality finishes, a versatile floorplan, low-maintenance outdoor living, and an unbeatable location combine to make this a genuinely rare opportunity in one of Ballarat's most in-demand pockets.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection, contact Subhash on 0423 916 840, Ammy on 0485 706 160 or Amit on 0405 418 946.

DISCLAIMER: All stated dimensions are approximate. Information is provided for general purposes only and does not constitute representation on the part of the vendor or agent. All images are for illustration purposes only. Purchasers should conduct their own due diligence.

Listing description written by Subhash Godara, Goldfish Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Remote Garage
  • Rumpus Room
  • Secure Parking
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